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This Portland dance group is breaking gender norms and creating community with free Latin dance lessons
This Portland dance group is breaking gender norms and creating community with free Latin dance lessons
This Portland dance group is breaking gender norms and creating community with free Latin dance lessons

Published on: 06/25/2025

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Karen Ceballos teaches bachata to attendees at White Owl Social Club on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.“The space feels way less intimidating than a lot of dance scenes can feel,” says bachata instructor Karen Ceballos.“The space feels way less intimidating than a lot of dance scenes can feel,” said bachata instructor, Karen Ceballos.Queer Baile works to break gender norms within Latine dance.Attendees learn dance moves at Queer Baile on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.Instructors Anna Schneider and Karen Ceballos split the group intoInstructors Anna Schneider and Karen Ceballos demonstrate moves for attendees to follow.Queer Baile offers non-gendered, queer-centered Latin dance classes.The organization meets once a month at White Owl Social Club.You don't need to have a partner to attend Queer Baile.Attendees learn dance moves at Queer Baile on Wednesday, September 18, 2025.The organization was originally called Sapphic Salsa.After an hour of instruction, attendees can move to latine music on the dance floor.Queer Baile offers non-gendered, queer-centered Latin dance classes.Queer Baile offers non-gendered, queer-centered Latin dance classes.Queer Baile was founded by Lydia Greene in 2019.Queer Baile is entirely volunteer run.

On a Wednesday evening in May, the White Owl Social Club buzzes with more energy than usual. The bar’s covered patio is packed with small clusters of people waiting for the night’s main event: a free Latin dance lesson hosted by Queer Baile.

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